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Sunday | KMJM-FM Saint Louis

Chante's Got A Ma... - Chante Mo...

Chante Moore, the daughter of a minister, grew up on gospel music and albums by George Duke and Lee Ritenour, sometimes applying her lyrics to their music.

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Related Topix: Chante Moore, R-N-B, Jazz

Tue Nov 24, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Edwards man sentenced for child pornography possession

An Edwards man was sentenced to prison time for the possession of child pornography Monday.

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Related Topix: Edwards, MS, Jazz

Mon Nov 23, 2009

Middletown Journal

Family dog targeted by weekend shooting

George and Carmen Duke said they haven't heard gunfire in their 2nd Ward neighborhood for many years.

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Related Topix: Jazz

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Ultimate-guitar.com

Frank Zappa: Bongo Fury [Reviews]

Reviewed by: Zomby Woof , on november 16, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful Sound: Frank Zappa's " Bongo Fury " gets more into the bluesier side of Zappa .

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Frank Zappa, Jazz

Fri Nov 13, 2009

KKSF 103.7 - Smooth Jazz

Brian McKnight Added To Back-To-Back Smooth Jazz Cruises In 2011

Brian McKnight has recently been added as one of the musical hosts for theA back-to-back Smooth Jazz Cruises in 2011, which are now moreA than 50 percent sold for both, reports Jazz Cruises LLC.

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Related Topix: Fort Lauderdale Metro, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Miami Metro, Jazz

Sun Nov 08, 2009

UK News

Top European Jazz Violinist Visits SCFA

LEXINGTON, Ky. It has been a long, fascinating odyssey for Jean-Luc Ponty, who started out as a straight jazz violinist only to become a pioneer of the electric violin in jazz-rock. Jean-Luc Ponty and His Band bring their sound to the Bluegrass at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Lexington, KY, Jean-Luc Ponty, Jazz, University of Kentucky

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Bangor Daily News

Bangor-based musician earns a shot at stardom

Bangor-based keyboard player Nigel Hall performs recently. Every musician, whether theya ll admit it or not, dreams of the day they get their big break.

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Related Topix: Bangor Metro, Bangor, ME, Soulive, Jazz

Tue Oct 27, 2009

KKSF 103.7 - Smooth Jazz

Everette Harp Releases Jazz-Oriented CD, First Love

Smooth jazz saxophonist Everette Harp today, October 27, offers his ninth solo album, First Love , his third for the Shanachie record label and follow-up to 2007's My Inspiration .

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Related Topix: Jazz

Mon Oct 26, 2009

The Dallas Morning News

CD review: Brian McKnight's latest is more of the sumptuous same

How's this for shameless self-promotion? Brian McKnight's new CD, Evolution of a Man , opens with the theme from his new late-night talk show.

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Related Topix: Jazz

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Ottawa Citizen

Provincial police honour heroic officers, civilians

A Ryan Duke isn't sure if he wants to follow in his father's footsteps as a police officer.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Jazz, Canada,

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Nashville Scene

Eric Benet at Limelight

Sensual messages and sentimental ballads have been Eric Benet 's vocal forte since the '90s, when his steamy duet 'Spend My Life with You" with Tamia not only topped the R&B charts, but earned him the first of three Grammy nominations.

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Related Topix: Wayman Tisdale, Jazz, Chris Botti, Jeff Lorber, Boney James

Wed Oct 21, 2009

KKSF 103.7 - Smooth Jazz

George Duke At Show For Museum And Moog Synthesizer Foundation

Jazz, soul and funk legend George Duke , whose best-known songs have included "Sweet Baby" with Stanley Clarke and the funky "Dukey Stick," will perform an intimate concert with his quartet at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, Calif.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Stanley Clarke, Carlsbad, CA

Mon Oct 19, 2009

All About Jazz

EVENT: George Duke to Perform Benefit Concert for Bob Moog Foundation and Miuseum of Making Music

Jazz, Funk and R&B Legend George Duke and Quartet To Perform Benefit Concert for the Bob Moog Foundation and the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA On Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7 PM, George Duke --whose very name is synonymous with funk, R&B, pop, soul and jazz and who is heralded as a world class keyboardist, synthesizer pioneer, composer ...

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Related Topix: Jazz, Carlsbad, CA, Inventions, Science / Technology

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Love1011.com

Feels So Real - Patrice Rushen

Along with contemporaries George Duke and George Benson, Patrice Rushen made a major transition from cutting respected acoustic jazz material to hitting the upper reaches of the club and R&B charts.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Patrice Rushen, George Benson

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Central Pennsylvania Entertainment Im...

Najee brings smooth side of jazz to Harrisburg

Najee is known for pioneering the rise in the popularity of urban jazz. The saxophonist recently released "Mind Over Matter," described by one critic as "crisp, contemporary jazz with an urbanized twist, executed with an airy, improvisational feel." He'll perform 8 p.m. Friday at the Sunoco Performance Theater at Whitaker Center , 222 Market St., ...

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Related Topix: Najee, Jazz, York, PA

Tue Oct 13, 2009

All About Jazz

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Zappa Vocal Legend Napoleon Murphy Brock to Release Vintage Live Recordings

SOURCE: Glass Onyon PR - William James Zappa vocal legend and 2008 Grammy Award recipient Napoleon Murphy Brock plans to release a CD of vintage live recordings in December 2009 entitled 'This is What Frank Zappa Heard - Just in Case You Were Wondering - Live at the Red Noodle in Waikiki, Hawaii'. Fans worldwide have heard Napoleon's extraordinairy ...

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Frank Zappa, Jazz

Mon Oct 05, 2009

KMJM - Majic 104.9

Love's Taken Over - Chante Moore

Chante Moore, the daughter of a minister, grew up on gospel music and albums by George Duke and Lee Ritenour, sometimes applying her lyrics to their music.

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Related Topix: Jazz

Fri Sep 25, 2009

All About Jazz

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Alain Mion and Cortex

Alain Mion & Cortex whose band is internationnally considered as the french jazz funk band .

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Related Topix: Jazz-Funk, The Headhunters, Chick Corea, Jazz

Mon Sep 21, 2009

Monterey County Herald

Piano artistry at its best: Brubeck celebrates 'Time Out'

John Egizi plays trombone with the Los Angeles County High School For The Arts Jazz Ensemble "A," on the main stage at Monterey Jazz Festival on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Jason Moran, Jazz, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Joe Lovano

Fri Sep 18, 2009

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Monterey Jazz Festival takes place this weekend

For the first time in 15 years, the Monterey Jazz Festival, Sept. 18-20, is offering single tickets to the main Arena concert stage, which features the top names in jazz today.

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Related Topix: Jazz, Wynton Marsalis

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